The development of "coordinating councils" for cancer education in Europe, Latin America, and the Asian-Pacific region.

This article described progressive interest in cancer education on three continents with an increasing number of national and multinational groups having a formalized role in cancer. A great deal of this activity has been stimulated by the International Union Against Cancer (UICC) through surveys, regional conferences, courses, etc. Further action at the continental, national, and local level will be strengthened considerably with the formation of new "coordinating councils" for cancer education in Europe, Latin America, and the Asian-Pacific region. These "coordinating councils" include representatives of most organizations with an interest in cancer education. A long list of projects for possible consideration by these councils is noted.